The snow was piling up and the wind was howling, but a good number of pets and their best friends braved the elements to make it to Pet Photos with Santa Saturday, Dec. 9. Even a duck and a couple of chickens showed up! Don’t worry if you missed it: Round 2 of the LaPorte County Small Animal Shelter’s Pet Photos with Santa will take place this Saturday, Dec. 16!

This annual event always succeeds in putting all creatures — two- and four-footed — in a festive mood and raises funds for the shelter at the same time.

Give just $10 to have your pet or pets (and some humans, too, if you want) photographed with Mr. Claus by a professional. The photos make great Christmas cards, and the event itself is just fun. Even if you don’t have a pet, stop by to watch the merriment as shelter staffers try to corral cats, dogs, and the occasional lizard, horse or goat, to pose (hopefully) with Santa. You can also sign up for giveaways and more!

Bring your pets on leashes or in cages from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 16 to the Small Projects Building at the LaPorte County Fairgrounds.

For more information on the shelter and its animals available for adoption, visit the La Porte County Small Animal Shelter page on Facebook.

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Ronnie, a LaPorte County Small Animal Shelter resident for a while now, is still counting on a forever home for Christmas. This playful young lady’s adoption fee has been sponsored for an approved adopter. Ronnie is a young, very sweet American Staffordshire terrier mix.

If you’re interested in adopting Ronnie or any of the shelter’s pets available for adoption, call 219-326-1637 or visit the shelter at 2855 W. Ind. 2, LaPorte. Adoption hours are Monday, Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Tuesday and Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Check back with WNLP and visit the LaPorte County Small Animal Shelter page on Facebook to see pets up for adoption, as well as adoption success stories.

Gaze into these blue eyes. WNLP and the LaPorte County Small Animal Shelter present Jake, a stunningly handsome fella who can sit and shake.

If you’re interested in adopting Jake or any of the shelter’s pets available for adoption, call 219-326-1637 or visit the shelter at 2855 W. Ind. 2, LaPorte. Adoption hours are Monday, Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Tuesday and Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Check back with WNLP and visit the LaPorte County Small Animal Shelter page on Facebook to see pets up for adoption, as well as adoption success stories.

And, Andrea — now Ziva — is one very lucky girl:

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What a luxurious coat this guy has. WNLP and the LaPorte County Small Animal Shelter present Jackson, an adult tabby who loves to cuddle.

If you’re interested in adopting Jackson or any of the shelter’s pets available for adoption, call 219-326-1637 or visit the shelter at 2855 W. Ind. 2, LaPorte. Adoption hours are Monday, Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Tuesday and Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Check back with WNLP and visit the LaPorte County Small Animal Shelter page on Facebook to see pets up for adoption, as well as adoption success stories.

Holiday cheer permeated downtown LaPorte under sunny skies and unseasonably warm temperatures Saturday, Nov. 25, 2017, during the annual Santa Parade. The tradition of Santa’s arrival on top of the LaPorte City Fire Department’s aerial truck brought smiles to many faces, young and old, who lined the Lincolnway parade route. And the parade offered many more festive sights, as seen in Bob’s fun photos.

Kids still have the chance to visit with Santa at his chalet every Saturday from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Plaza 618 until Dec. 23. Coinciding with those times will be a Winter Market organized by the LaPorte Farmers Market on Dec. 2 and the Downtown Cookie Walk on Dec. 9. Plaza 618 is the public plaza at the southeast corner of Lincolnway and Monroe.

Also, don’t forget that the deadline is Nov. 30 for kids to submit their cards in the Coloring Contest to win Chamber Bucks for Breakfast with Santa at T-Berry’s Diner, scheduled for Dec. 9 at 10 a.m. Kids can pick up cards to color at the Greater LaPorte Chamber of Commerce office at the depot, LaPorte County Family YMCA and LaPorte County Public Library. Drop off colored cards at the chamber office by Nov. 30. The finished cards will be sent to our troops.

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That face. Those ears. WNLP and the LaPorte County Small Animal Shelter present Joyce, an adult female boxer/Labrador retriever mix. She is an absolute sweetheart and a kind, loving soul.

If you’re interested in adopting Joyce or any of the shelter’s pets available for adoption, call 219-326-1637 or visit the shelter at 2855 W. Ind. 2, LaPorte. Adoption hours are Monday, Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Tuesday and Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Check back with WNLP and visit the LaPorte County Small Animal Shelter page on Facebook to see pets up for adoption, as well as adoption success stories.

And, a beloved shelter senior citizen, Chino, has found a cozy home to live out his golden years:

Hours for the Cookie Walk are 8-11 a.m. Hours for the Holiday Market are 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Hours for Breakfast with Santa, sponsored by St. John’s Youth Group, are 8:30 a.m. or 10 a.m. Breakfast will also feature games, crafts, story time, and goodie bags.

There is still room for more craft booths. For information about renting a booth, contact janismartinsen@hotmail.com. To reserve a spot for your kids at either of the Breakfast with Santa times, call 219-742-5802. Cost for breakfast is $6 for adults and $5 for kids.

WNLP and the Independent Cat Society present these Whiskers of the Week, Anakin and Miss Bug.

Anakin is a handsome 7-month-old kitten. This little boy is full of life and very affectionate. His siblings have all found their forever homes but he is still searching for his.

Miss Bug, a 6-month-old kitten, is also very affectionate. She loves to play and gets along well with cats of all ages. Do you have room in your home and heart for her?

Miss Bug

The Independent Cat Society is located at 4061 County Line Rd. near U.S. 6 in Westville. For more information, visit its Facebook page and www.catsociety.org, or call 219-785-4936.

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The folks at the LaPorte County Small Animal Shelter are wondering why Ronnie is still there. “She is so fun and such a happy girl!” the shelter reports. “She would be such a great friend to you and your family. PLUS, her adoption fee has been sponsored for an approved adopter. Be the lucky one who gets to take this sweetheart home so she can celebrate Thanksgiving with you and your family!

If you’re interested in adopting Ronnie or any of the shelter’s pets available for adoption, call 219-326-1637 or visit the shelter at 2855 W. Ind. 2, LaPorte. Adoption hours are Monday, Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Tuesday and Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Check back with WNLP and visit the LaPorte County Small Animal Shelter page on Facebook to see pets up for adoption, as well as adoption success stories.

WNLP and the Independent Cat Society present these Whiskers of the Week, Theodore and Bentley.

Theodore, 8, is a little shy, especially around men. But he does like to sit next to you and be petted and loved. Theodore is front declawed and very affectionate once he gets to know you. He prefers to be your one and only cat, but he will make up for that with lots of love.

Bentley

Bentley, 6, is very gentle, sweet and laid back. He loves cat treats and gets along with dogs. He enjoys human companionship. Come and meet him — you won’t be disappointed!

The Independent Cat Society is located at 4061 County Line Rd. near U.S. 6 in Westville. For more information, visit its Facebook page and www.catsociety.org, or call 219-785-4936.